Vegetable gardening has become just about as common as trekking to the grocery store for your veggies. Growing your own vegetables is usually cheaper than those you have to buy, and vegetables grown in a home vegetable garden are definitely more flavorful by far. Vegetable gardening is similar to growing herbs or flowers and when [...]
Sharing Your Garden With Pets
01/28/2013 by Leave a Comment
Ever wonder why some people find having a cat or dog in their garden to be fulfilling and fun, while others give up trying to have an attractive garden altogether because of their pet? Well, if you cater to their needs as well as your own, you can happily live together in the garden. One [...]
Exotic Orchids
12/29/2012 by Leave a Comment
Are you as taken in as me by exotic orchids, and have you ever tried your hand at growing them? Well, I have to admit that I haven’t, but have added it to my “to do” list this spring. In the meantime, I’ve done some research and talked to my favorite local nursery about orchids, [...]
All About The Blue Calla Lily
11/21/2012 by Leave a Comment
The beauty of the blue calla lily cannot be denied – it is a magnificent flower with pure and deep colour, reminding of the deep blue sea. The calla lily has a truly exotic shape which makes it stand out. It is a popular flower for variety of events: birthday parties, graduations, proms, wedding days, [...]
7 Tips For New Herb Growers
08/07/2012 by Leave a Comment
Growing herbs is so rewarding! Watching your plants grow from tiny starts to full grown plants, the aroma flowing through your kitchen, or being able to clip off fresh herbs for your recipes whenever you want. It is definitely worth the time and effort but if your plants don’t seem to be growing or living [...]
Gardening Fact Or Myth Tips
06/28/2012 by Leave a Comment
Have you ever listened to someone swear by a garden tip they got from grandma or another source, like a friend? Or, perhaps you’ve even tried a few yourself to discover you had wasted valuable time. Believe it or not, there are some old myth tips that do work today. And, unfortunately, there are many [...]
Pruning Thousands Of Grass Plants
05/22/2012 by Leave a Comment
Did you know that every time you mow, you are pruning thousands of grass plants? And, with spring well into its cycle, you probably have had to devote some time to your lawn. Mowing actually does much more than make it possible to walk to your car without getting your feet wet. When done correctly, [...]
